What To Eat:
Onions, garlic, shallots, chives, leeks, bananas, cucumber, celery, fennel, mushrooms.
Good For:
Lowering cholesterol, detoxing the body, preventing cancer, and keeping blood pressure. Vegetables in the onion group contain sulphur compounds, which increase the activity of enzymes that remove toxic substances from the body. Sulphur compounds may also help to lower cholesterol and keep the […]
A small punnet is more than 100% of your recommended vitamin C for the day. It is great for summer colds, as it will reduce the amount of time you’re ill.
Good For: Protecting against heart disease, cancer, urinary infections.
It is one of the most neutral foods, pears are brilliant to give to babies when weaning - they won’t upset their stomachs at all. They also have phosphorus for bone health.
Good For: Asthma, protecting against heart disease, cancer and urinary infections
Full of vitamins B1 and B3 to help energy levels, and B6 which support the nervous system. B vitamins are soluble so you need a daily supply of them. You know that pumpkin is also really cheap. So why not go out and fetch one for yourself
Good For: Cancer and heart disease prevention, […]
The humble apple is high in a phytochemical that possibly reduces inflammation. A study last year showed children who eat lots of apples have a lower risk of asthma and eczema.
Good For: Asthma, protecting against heart disease, cancer and urinary infections
This has been linked to lower cholesterol levels, but be careful though. If you boil this until the water turns red, you’re losing some of the nutrients. Boil it less, steam it, or add the water back to soup.
Good For: Strong immune system, healthy eyes and skin, plus protection against cancer and heart disease
Full of vitamin A - so they really could help you see better - plus B1, B2, B6, C and K. They help protect against cancer, high cholesterol, strokes and lung disease. Also a big source of betacarotene, an antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals.
Good For: Cancer and heart disease prevention, healthy skin and […]
The pips contain fibre plus Vitamins A and C and it is great for kids as they can pick at them like snack food. They won’t even realise they’re good for them.
Good For: Anti-ageing benefits, healthy brain, defence against cancer and heart disease